Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rules to keep air travel safe, and one big part of that is making sure airplanes have the right transponders. Transponders are an important part of an aircraft’s avionics system and help with tracking and safety. Key Takeaways Transponders aid ATC, safety, and tracking.

Transponder 98

Transponder Air Traffic Control Pilot Airspace Classes 98

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Clearance 52

Clearance Transponder Knot Indicated Airspeed 52

Universal Weather

JANUARY 24, 2025

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers. Be sure you have the correct version to operate where you are going.

True Airspeed 59

True Airspeed Instrument Flight Rules Knot Air Traffic Control 59

Universal Weather

APRIL 9, 2024

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers. Be sure you have the correct version to operate where you are going.

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Instrument Flight Rules Knot Air Traffic Control 52